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News of Record: Oct. 10, 2025

Man charged with sexually abusing a child A Fort Dodge man has been arrested and accused of sexually molesting a child. John F. Bierwag, 41, of 1233 13th Ave. N., was arrested by Fort Dodge police and charged with sexual abuse - continuous sexual abuse of a child, according to court records. In the criminal complaint filed against him, police wrote that Bierwag sexually abused a child at least six times between Sept. 3, 2024, and Wednesday. Bierwag made his initial appearance in Webster County Magistrate Court Thursday morning. Magistrate William H. Habhab scheduled a ...

News of Record: Oct. 9, 2025

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Wednesday Domestic abuse assault impeding flow of air or blood — Zayne G. King, 23, Moorland, preliminary hearing waived, no contact order issued. Child endangerment — Zayne G. King, 23, Moorland, preliminary hearing waived, no contact order issued. Third degree theft — Aidann Robert Douglas Skaggs, 22, Urbandale, preliminary hearing set for Oct. 28, no contact order issued. Domestic abuse assault, second offense — Jenna R. Honeycutt, 29, Fort Dodge, preliminary hearing waived, no contact order issued. Violation of parole — Aaron P. ...

News of Record: Oct. 8, 2025

Police Log FORT DODGE Monday A fight was reported in the 600 block of Second Street Northwest. A traffic hazard was reported at 14th Street and Ninth Avenue South. A suspicious person was reported at First Avenue North and 14th Street. An open door or window was reported in the 2800 block of Eighth Avenue South. A theft was reported in the 3100 block of North 15th Street. A fraud was reported in the 1200 block of North 11th Street. Harassment was reported in the 700 block of First Avenue South. A parking complaint was reported in the 160 block of 10th Avenue ...

News of record: Oct. 7, 2025

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Monday Violation of probation — Kayli J. Elsberry, 28, Boone, further proceedings to be scheduled. Operating while under the influence, second offense — Darronte J. Ivy, 34, 916 13th St. S.W., preliminary hearing waived. Driving while barred — Darronte J. Ivy, 34, 916 13th St. S.W., preliminary hearing waived. Operating while under the influence, first offense — Christina T. Sells, 41, 1527 13th Ave. N., two counts, preliminary hearing waived; Thomas D. Underberg, 45, 1445 Oleson Park Ave., preliminary hearing set for Oct. ...

News of Record: Oct. 3, 2025

Police Logs FORT DODGE Wednesday A suspicious person was reported in the 1500 block of Third Avenue Northwest. An open door or window was reported in the 2800 block of Eighth Avenue South. A fight was reported in the 800 block of North 25th Street. A suspicious person was reported in the 600 block of South 12th Street. Disorderly conduct was reported in the 10 block of Central Avenue. A traffic hazard was reported on the Kenyon Road Bridge. A civil dispute was reported in the 700 block of First Avenue South. An assault was reported in the 3000 block of First Avenue ...

News of Record: Oct. 2, 2025

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Wednesday Failure to appear for arraignment — Misty D. Stuart, 42, Mason City, further proceedings to be scheduled. Violation of probation — Colten J. Andersen, 21, Humboldt, further proceedings to be scheduled. Reckless driving — Harrison T. Livingston, 23, Grimes, continued 180 days. Operating while under the influence, first offense — Bradley A. Vodraska, 21, 2009 Eighth Ave. N., preliminary hearing waived. Operating while under the influence, second offense — Harrison T. Livingston, 23, Grimes, preliminary hearing set for Oct. ...